This book provides a comprehensive overview of production management and manufacturing processes, offering a detailed exploration of the various materials, techniques, and tools used in the production industry. It begins by introducing general concepts in manufacturing, covering the production of blanks, machining, and assembly. The chapters then delve into specific materials, including metals, alloys, and non-metallic substances, along with the processes for heat treatment and corrosion protection. The importance of drawings in engineering is emphasised, guiding readers through orthographic projections, types of construction, and the sequence for reading technical drawings. Key aspects of tolerance and fits are discussed, outlining the principles of interchangeability, accuracy grades, and tolerance symbols used in drawings.

The book further explores the fundamentals of machining, focusing on drilling processes, cutting speeds, and feeds. It highlights essential tools and equipment, such as drilling machines, jigs, and fixtures, and examines their roles in ensuring precise machining operations. Drilling machine classification, including vertical, radial, and multiple-spindle machines, is thoroughly explained. A section is dedicated to drilling machine operations, addressing common challenges like spoilage during drilling and methods for its prevention. The final chapters cover the economic aspects of production, including rate setting, wages, and the calculation of production costs, along with workplace safety and accident prevention. This thorough guide serves as a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the field of engineering and manufacturing.

Translated from the Russian by V. Tokmakov

Translation Editor: L. Zellikoff

 Introduction 

 Chapter I. General 

1. Production Management 

2. Basic Manufacturing 

3. Production of Blanks 

4. Machining and Assembling 

 Chapter II. Basic 

1. Metals and Alloys 

2. Properties of Metals 

3. Ferrous Metals 

4. Non-ferrous Metals 

5. Alloys 

6. Heat Treatment and Case Hardening of Steels 

7. Corrosion of Metals and Protective Coatings 

8. Non-metallic Materials 

9. Auxiliary Materials 

 Chapter III. Drawings and How to Read Them 

1. Drawings and Their Importance in Engineering 

2. The Essence of Orthographic 

3. Main Types of Engineering Construction 

4. The Sequence for Reading Drawings 

1. Processes 

2. Methods 

3. Information on Materials 

4. Projections 

5. Drawings and Rules for Their 

 Chapter IV. Tolerances and Fits 

1. The Principle of Interchangeability 

2. Tolerances 

3. Fits 

4. Accuracy Grades 

5. Hole Basis and Shaft Basis Systems of Fits 

6. Tolerance Tables and Examples 

7. Tolerance Symbols on Drawings 

 Chapter V. Fundamentals of the Manufacturing Process 

1. The Manufacturing Process and Its Elements 

2. Process Sheets 

 Chapter VI. Fundamentals of the Drilling Process and Cutting Feeds and Speeds 

1. Fundamentals of Metal-Cutting Theory 

2. Selecting Cutting Speeds and Feeds in Drilling 

 Chapter VII. Tools and Jigs and Fixtures 

1. Tools for Machining Holes 

2. Drill Wear, Life, and Sharpening 

3. Tool-Holding Accessories 

4. Jigs and Fixtures 

5. Measuring Tools and Gauges 

 Chapter VIII. Drilling Machines 

1. Drilling Machine Classification 

2. Vertical Drilling Machines 

3. Radial Drilling Machines 

4. Multiple-Spindle Drilling Machines 

5. Unit-Type Multiple-Spindle Drilling Machines 

 Chapter IX. Drilling Machine Operation 

1. Applications of Drilling Machines 

2. Drilling 

3. Enlarging Holes 

4. Spoilage During Drilling Operations and Methods for Its Prevention 

 Chapter X. Fundamentals of Production Economics 

1. Rate Setting 

2. Wages 

3. Planning Production 

4. Profitable Production and Production Costs 

 Chapter XI. Workplace Arrangement. Labour Safety 

1. The Drilling Machine Operator's Workplace 

2. Importance of Accident Prevention 

3. Causes and Prevention of Industrial Accidents 

4. Personal Hygiene 

5. Fire Prevention 

 Appendices 

plus-circle Add Review

comment

Reviews